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| leaves and young fruits | maturing fruits--in the Summer, the fruits turn bright red, but when they are fully ripened... |
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| ...they can range anywhere from red to black in color. | closeup of fruits in late Summer |
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| young leaf showing venation pattern typically seen in Rhamnaceae | habit--Frangula caroliniana is usually a small to medium-sized tree |